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West Union, WV
Town in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
Population
1,039
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,884
ZIP codes
0
West Union and its ZIP codes
West Union at a glance
- West Union is about 39 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,417, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (39% below West Virginia).
Local data for West Union, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Union, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,417
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$98,600
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (111), German Americans (100), Scottish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doddridge County. PPP loans are for West Union.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,425
1,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,982
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.01M
FY 2026, $6,149 per person
How people get to work
West Union, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Union, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Union, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near West Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PennsboroCity | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| SalemCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| PullmanTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AuburnTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| EllenboroTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| MiddlebourneTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| JacksonburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SmithfieldTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine GroveTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| West MilfordTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| CairoTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Union, WV in?
- West Union is in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of West Union, WV?
- About 1,039 people live in West Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Union?
- Nearby places include Pennsboro (10 mi), Salem (11 mi), Pullman (12 mi), Auburn (14 mi), Ellenboro (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023